What is the answer to "Prepare for a filling, as a tooth" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Prepare for a filling, as a tooth" is NUMB (4 letters).

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Prepare for a filling, as a tooth NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 5, 2026 puzzle

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NUMB

4 letters · Across · last seen June 5, 2026

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